Film/TV Makeup degrees

Studying film and TV makeup

Studying a degree in makeup in film and TV will give you the tools to work behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. You’ll undertake creative projects to build your portfolio of work while learning working techniques and styles that are used in professional media and entertainment. You’ll learn about fundamental design and application skills, how hair and makeup departments work alongside other industry departments, how special effects can be used in hair and makeup, and more. There’s currently a high demand for professionally ready hair and makeup graduates, meaning a degree in this field will help provide access to lots of work opportunities. You’ll be able to work on major productions on local, national and worldwide levels, in roles that include makeup assistant, makeup artist, prosthetic artist and hair supervisor.